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LEAN INTO THE CURVE - Anton Bulldog Xavi Avalos leans into the curve as he sprints during the 200-meter dash this past Friday at the Regional Championships at South Plains College. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

LEAN INTO THE CURVE - Anton Bulldog Xavi Avalos leans into the curve as he sprints during the 200-meter dash this past Friday at the Regional Championships at South Plains College. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Panthers four-peat as Regional Champions

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Whitharral Panthers and Anton Bulldogs competed in the Boys 1A Region 1 Track & Field Championships this past Friday and Saturday at South Plains College, resulting in the Panthers winning their fourth consecutive Regional Championship.
RELAY HANDOFF - Whitharral’s Greg Johnson hands off the relay baton Nate Sansom during the 4x200-meter relay this past Friday at the Regional Championships at South Plains College. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

RELAY HANDOFF - Whitharral’s Greg Johnson hands off the relay baton Nate Sansom during the 4x200-meter relay this past Friday at the Regional Championships at South Plains College. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Bates punches ticket to State Championships

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Whitharral Lady Panthers and Anton Lady Dawgs competed in the Girls 1A Region 1 Track & Field Championships this past Friday and Saturday at South Plains College, resulting in the Lady Panthers qualifying a female to State for the first time in 15 years.
(Photo provided by Sundown ISD)

(Photo provided by Sundown ISD)

Igo finishes third at 2A Golf State

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Sundown Roughnecks competed at the 2A Boys Golf State Championship Tournament this past Monday and Tuesday at the Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin, resulting in a third-place effort by Isaiah Igo and a top 10 team finish by the Roughnecks.
PACK tennis seniors close out historic careers

PACK tennis seniors close out historic careers

PACK tennis seniors close out historic careers

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Levelland Tennis PACK’s season ended last week at Regionals in Lubbock, marking the conclusion of the careers of a historic senior class.The PACK seniors amassed 1,196 total wins, six All-State honors, 21 All-District honors and 43 Academic All-District honors.

Popelka finishes top 10 at 1A Golf State

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Whitharral Panthers competed at the 1A Boys Golf State Championship Tournament this past Monday and Tuesday at the Crystal Falls Golf Club in Leander, resulting in a top 10 individual finish for se nior Copper Popelka and a top 10 team finish for the Panthers.
PITCHING PRODIGY - Ropes Eagle senior pitcher Cutter Stumbo throws a pitch during their district baseball game against Tahoka this past Friday at Ropes High School. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

PITCHING PRODIGY - Ropes Eagle senior pitcher Cutter Stumbo throws a pitch during their district baseball game against Tahoka this past Friday at Ropes High School. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

Ropes run rules Tahoka 16-4 to clinch district title

Eric Venkatesan News Press Intern
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Ropes baseball run-ruled Tahoka to clinch the 2A District 4 Co-Championship this past Friday at Ropes High School. The Eagles finished the game 16-4, securing an early victory in the fifth inning.The first inning was a slow start, with both teams remaining scoreless.
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